novelxo Chapter 113
Chapter 113
As soon as Simon agreed to assist Elizabeth on Annie’s case, he wasted no time and headed straight to her psychology center. Together, they discussed and formulated a comprehensive treatment plan for Annie.
After considering several treatment options that seemed less feasible, Simon shifted the direction of their discussion.
“Have you ever thought of using hypnosis?” Simon suggested, looking at Elizabeth’s hesitant expression “I agree with your approach of helping Annie build a solid mental barrier to protect herself from the outside world.
“I have a treatment plan that uses hypnosis.
“During the hypnosis, we won’t bring up her past memories or let her remember why she was sick.
“Instead, we will get Annie would imagine herself as a tiny seed being pushed down by a heavy rock. The only way for the seed to grow was to struggle and push the rock away, allowing it to flourish and grow into a magnificent tree.
“We can guide Annie to see her life experiences in the same light by helping her realize that her struggles and challenges are similar to that of the tiny seed under the rock.
“Through the hypnosis, she will start to believe that she is strong enough to overcome any adversities, giving her the confidence and courage to face her challenges.”
Elizabeth listened in a daze as Simon explained how the hypnosis would work, her eyes shining with admiration.
Elizabeth had tried hypnotizing her patients before, but her approach had always been to open their hearts, help them face their setbacks, and offer encouragement. She had never attempted to create an illusion to encourage and empower them.
“You’re truly amazing,” Elizabeth praised sincerely.
“Thank you, but it’s nothing special, Simon denied, slightly embarrassed by Elizabeth’s straightforward praise. He turned his face to the side and smiled.
His smile was like spring, bringing forth a blossoming of flowers and lifting the spirits of all who saw it.
“Since I haven’t hypnotized any of my patients before, and considering Annie’s trust level towards me, I’m uncertain if I can successfully induce a deep enough trance for the method you just described,” Elizabeth explained.
She quickly shifted back into work mode and suggested, “Why don’t we try it the next time Annie comes in? We can work together and give her some time to become familiar with you.”
Simon was taken aback by Elizabeth’s sudden change in demeanor. Although he was aware of his good looks, he felt at complex mix of emotions as he noticed her admiration for his stunning appearance dissipated almost instantly.
He cleared his throat awkwardly, trying to conceal his emotions. Quickly flipping Annie’s medical record book open to distract from his discomfort, Simon asked, “When is your next appointment with Annie?
“If possible, the sooner, the better, as overeating can be quite harmful to the body,” she replied.”
“Let me ask, Elizabeth replied.
She picked up her phone and gestured for Simon to keep quiet before walking to the window to call Mrs. Lane.
The breathtaking spring sunshine enveloped the mansion, which was surrounded by a lush canopy of trees and blooming cherry and peach blossoms. As the flower petals swirled in the wind, some landed softly on Elizabeth’s head and shoulders.
Elizabeth was still engrossed in the phone call as she absentmindedly ran her hand through her hair to shake off the petals. As a result, a strand of hair fell messily beside her cheek.
The twenty–year–old lady was more beautiful than the blooming peach blossoms.
The vibrant sunlight, the swirling petals, and Elizabeth’s tousled hair formed a breathtaking image that captivated Simon’s
gaze.
After hanging up the call, Elizabeth turned to face Simon but failed to notice his distracted expression. Assuming he was waiting for an answer, she promptly replied, “Annie can come over tomorrow morning.”
“Sure.” Simon smiled awkwardly and looked away, feeling self–conscious that Elizabeth had caught him staring at her. “Ill come back in the morning then.”
With that, Simon swiftly grabbed his coat from the hanger and went out without another word.
When Simon entered the courtyard of the psychology center, his gaze involuntarily drifted up toward the window where Elizabeth had been standing.
However, Elizabeth was nowhere to be seen. All he could see was the soft sway of the white curtains.
Simon chuckled briefly, then pinched the bridge of his nose and muttered to himself, “The animal kingdom has it right. Spring can be a tough time for those of us who are single for too long.”
Regardless of Simon’s mental struggle, Elizabeth remained oblivious to it.
Chapter 113
She was preoccupied searching for materials on her school’s private forum about hypnosis treatment.
At the same time, she could not help but worry that if Annie refused to see Simon the next day, she would have to perform the treatment herself.
Andrew, who was also worried about Annie’s condition, had been informed of Simon’s existence by Robert.
To him, good–looking men who shared a common interest with Elizabeth were potential threats.
The following morning, Andrew strutted around the psychology center with a confident swagger, eager for an opportunity 10 cross paths with Simon.
Unfortunately, Andrew was sent to work by Elizabeth before he even had the chance to cross paths with the man who made him feel threatened.
Simon arrived at II in the morning, half an hour before their scheduled appointment. While waiting for Annie to arrive, he discussed the treatment plan with Elizabeth.
At the scheduled time, Annie arrived with a female bodyguard in tow.
Her condition had worsened since her last appointment. Annie had lost even more weight and appeared weaker than before.
As soon as she stepped into the room, Annie sat on the sofa, panting for air as if the mere act of walking those few steps had drained all her energy.
“Annie,” Elizabeth said as she squatted in front of her. “This is my assistant,” she continued, pointing to Simon beside her. “He will stay here with me today. Is that okay?”
As Annic looked up at Simon, her thin face betrayed a hint of surprise. However, she quickly averted her gaze and nodded. silently in agreement.
The female bodyguard, sent by Mrs. Lane, heaved a sigh of relief as she noticed Annie had accepted Simon’s presence. Without interrupting the interaction, she left and stationed herself outside the door.
Despite having discussed the treatment plan, Elizabeth did not immediately perform hypnosis on Annie.
Elizabeth engaged in small talk with Annie like before, hoping to ease her nerves before proceeding with the hypnosis.
treatment.
Annie sat obediently, her eyes darting towards Simon every now and then, betraying a hint of distraction. Nevertheless, she was clearly more relaxed than before.
Elizabeth could not help but let out a small sigh. Despite all the time and effort she had put into building a rapport with Annie, it seemed that Simon’s stunning face instantly affected her, causing her to open up much more quickly.
With gentle coaxing, Elizabeth led Annie to the recliner by the window. After a few adjustments, Annie settled into a comfortable position, and Elizabeth handed her a soft pillow to hug.
The combination of flowers, sunlight, and a gentle breeze had a calming effect on people.
Elizabeth finally succeeded in hypnotizing Annie. She applied pressure to the pillow, causing Annie to believe that a massive boulder was weighing down on her.
The hypnosis was very successful.
As soon as Elizabeth released the pressure on the pillow, Annie’s furrowed brow smoothed out, and a smile spread across her previously haggard face.
After giving her a suggestion to clench her teeth, Elizabeth woke Annie up from her hypnotic trance.
After Elizabeth saw Annie off, her excitement was palpable as she began jumping around the office.
Simon couldn’t help but be swept up in her infectious joy, and he thought to himself, “During the treatment, she was calm. and wise, but now that she’s succeeded, she’s lively and innocent.
“This girl is full of surprises.”
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